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Third Person POV
Village Syrup, East Blue.
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On the beach near Syrup Village, Luffy stood in front of his entire crew and Usopp, holding up a wanted poster he had obtained through a point. He had collected thousands of wanted posters, but this one was special. It featured Kuro, a pirate who was believed to be dead.
"Did you say this pirate Kuro was actually the butler Klahadore all along?" Usopp asked in disbelief.
"Are you sure he's not his brother?" Yamato inquired.
"No, it's him all along. I had some information that he was hiding on this island for a while, and I confirmed it today. The idiot had the audacity to openly insult us just because I have a bounty of 10 million berries, lower than his, but I bet after the beating I gave him, he won't be getting out of bed for the next 3 days." Luffy said with a grin.
"But even so, Kaya is in danger!" Usopp exclaimed.
"Then it's your duty to save her, Usopp," Luffy said calmly.
"Me??" Usopp asked, astounded. He might have seen Luffy defeat Kuro with ease, but he knew he wasn't a monster like that straw-hatted man.
"Yes, to be honest, I saw you insulting her just like your own father, while you kept quiet. I thought you were a brave sea warrior. But what I saw was just a coward." Luffy's smile faded, and he looked seriously at Usopp.
Usopp was taken aback by this. He never expected someone to call out his true personality in such a critical moment, making him lower his head in shame.
"Nami was the first to speak up in her maid outfit. "Luffy-Sama, you don't need to..."
"Shirahoshi as well was about to comment, "Please, I'm just a maid..."
"Silence..." Luffy said sternly, and they fell silent.
"...I admit, I was tempted to recruit you, but I was disappointed with what I saw, making me wonder if you're really your father's son..."
"...And no, Usopp, I won't help her because she herself banished me from her place. I have nothing to do with her if her life is in danger now." Luffy spoke indifferently, which made Usopp even more cower in the face of this reality, thinking that he would watch Kaya die without being able to do anything.
"But, I can help you get stronger..." Luffy continued.
"You can?" Usopp asked incredulously.
"Yes, but it won't be easy. I'll make you experience hell on earth if you want. But at least you'll have a chance to face Kuro. What do you say? We might have three days before he starts his plans. Do you really want this?" Luffy didn't change his serious tone, making everyone wonder what they had done to their captain and who stood in front of them, as Luffy had never been so serious with them.
The long-nosed young man contemplated Luffy's words and stood up to face the man over two meters tall with determination.
"I want it. Make me strong to protect Kaya!" Usopp finally spoke with determination, and Luffy smiled at that.
"That's the first step. Now let's start your hellish training." Luffy said with a mischievous grin, even releasing some of his Zoan power, causing his eyes to glow and purple flames to surround his body, which frightened Usopp and the others.
"Your first training will be to get used to the feeling of facing death. Maybe that will make you less of a coward!" Luffy spoke as he exerted pressure.
Usopp was scared and intimidated as he shrank back from Luffy. He began to wonder if he had made the right decision when he agreed to train with this pirate.
The rest of the day, Usopp didn't have an easy moment and it would only get much harder the next day.
The following morning, Usopp found himself in an open field on the outskirts of Syrup Village, with the East Blue sun shining brightly in the sky. Luffy and Usopp stood a certain distance apart, surveying the scene before them.
Usopp held an unfamiliar object in his hand, a new type of weapon he had never used before. But under Luffy's guidance, it was the weapon that would accompany him on their adventures. The field was filled with improvised targets that Luffy had acquired through the system, from high-quality equipment to empty cans and thin branches hanging from ropes.
Luffy explained to Usopp, "To become a skilled sniper, you need to enhance your accuracy, speed, and reaction. Let's start with precise shots. The goal is to hit those targets with surgical precision."
Usopp nodded, focusing on the nearest target. He took a deep breath, stabilized his stance, and aimed with determination. Then, he fired.
Bang!
The ammunition flew at a surprising speed, hitting the central target with a satisfying metallic sound. Usopp smiled at the accuracy of his first shot.
Luffy applauded Usopp's effort. "Well done, Usopp! Now, try to hit that moving target." He pointed to a swinging target.
Usopp focused once again, tracking the moving target with his aim. He waited for the right moment and released the bullet. It flew through the air and struck the moving target, making it stop swinging. Usopp smiled, feeling more confident in his shooting.
Luffy continued to train him, adding challenges such as shooting at multiple targets and high-pressure situations. As the hours passed, Usopp became more comfortable with his new weapon, improving his skills and reactions. Luffy also emphasized the importance of concentration and breath control.
As the training progressed, Usopp became more skilled and confident in his shooting abilities. He realized that with dedication and proper guidance, he could become an exceptional sniper like his father, according to Luffy's descriptions. Gradually, he began to pave the way to becoming the sniper his crew needed.
The scene of training, with targets being accurately hit and the East Blue sun shining in Usopp's eyes as he devoted himself to improving his skills, created an environment of growth and progress in his journey as a sniper.
Little did he know that this was the easiest part of his training. Luffy had no intention of letting up on his endurance and physical strength training. Not to mention that he would need to learn about all his new weapons and put his slingshot aside.
Three days passed.
Usopp lay on the ground, resembling a battered dog. He had no more strength left to continue his training for today. Luffy looked at him with an indifferent expression, just as he did with the rest of the crew sprawled on the ground behind Usopp.
Luffy had put everyone through rigorous training, including Nami, Shirahoshi, and even Chouchou. He trained Chouchou in increased gravity and weights. Although the dog didn't have humanoid limbs, he could become stronger once he learned Haki. Luffy intended to teach a dog Haki, but he needed to buy the manuals first, which were quite expensive, along with the six styles of the Marine.
"Is this your limit?" Luffy asked seriously, addressing Usopp, Nami, and Shirahoshi, who were the worst off among them.
"I can't take it anymore..."
"Please, I'm just a maid..."
"Luffy-Sama is so mean... Buaaaaa."
The three of them, utterly drained, responded to this question with lifeless eyes. Luffy just sighed. He wouldn't tolerate weakness to make them stronger. He was determined to turn them into strong warriors.
"You can do better than this!" Luffy replied without hesitation. He learned a lot from his grandfather.
Kuina and Zoro seemed unwavering in their determination, despite being in the same condition as the previous three, they didn't give up easily and kept pushing through the training.
"In any case, training is over for today," Luffy finally said.
"THANK YOU!!!"
"THANK YOU!!!"
"THANK YOU!!!"
The three, who were completely wrecked, cried out in gratitude.
"It was quite fun!" Yamato said, with a towel wrapped around her neck. She had trained relentlessly with Luffy, even engaging in sparring matches with him.
Of course, Luffy had been training as well, testing the potential of his body. He was satisfied with the combination of his increased learning speed from the system and his Zoan power, which allowed him to make progress. He was working hard to develop his Devil Fruit powers further.
"But Usopp, you better be prepared. The Kuro Pirates are expected to arrive tomorrow. Get everything ready by sunrise. I've left new equipment for you. Study the manuals I provided." Luffy warned.
"Yes!" Usopp replied with determination, closing his fist.
"Do you think he'll be okay? He's going to fight a pirate with a 16 million bounty, after all," Nami asked as she limped over to Luffy.
"This is a trial he needs to pass; otherwise, the sea won't be kind to him," Luffy said, thinking about how weak Usopp was in the original story. He wanted the lying long-nosed sniper to reveal his true potential as soon as possible because their journey wouldn't be as enjoyable as in the anime.
Luffy was certain he would encounter his grandfather in the East Blue before entering the Grand Line, and their battle wouldn't be a quiet one. He would have to use a considerable amount of his Devil Fruit power, even undergoing a complete transformation. He was training to enhance the power of his fruit.
Apart from his grandfather, he had no intention of losing to Kuzan and Kizaru during their journey. If they ever crossed paths, he wouldn't hesitate to display significant strength. While he wasn't strong yet, he could continue to increase his strength until that time arrived.
"I'm counting on it, Usopp..." Luffy murmured as he watched Usopp walk away toward his home, struggling to walk.
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[Chapter Size: 2102 Words.]
Third Person POV
Village Syrup, East Blue.
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Syrup Village, East Blue, dawn. The island was enveloped in the tranquil beauty of the morning, with the sun beginning to rise on the horizon, painting the sky in golden and soft orange hues. The waves gently lapped at the fine sandy beach, creating a trail of white foam along the shore. Seagulls soared in the sky, their melodious cries filling the air as they sought their first meals of the day.
Then, a distant sound began to break the island's serenity. At first, it was just an almost imperceptible murmur, almost like the whisper of a sea breeze. But soon, it intensified, turning into an unmistakable roar that cut through the air. It was the sound of an approaching ship.
From the horizon, a pirate ship emerged, its imposing silhouette cutting through the sea. Tattered, black sails, weathered by time, fluttered in the wind as the ship relentlessly approached the island's coast. The ship's hull bore the emblem of a black cat, a sinister representation of its crew.
As the pirate ship drew nearer, the excited shouts of dozens of men could be heard, echoing across the beach and disrupting the morning's tranquility. They were not welcome on that peaceful island, and their intentions were vile. They had been summoned by their former captain, Kuro, who had issued orders through a private Den Den Mushi to attack the island.
The Black Cat Pirates were in action under the leadership of the vice-captain, Jango, who now commanded them as they waited on the beach. The men disembarked with a cruel determination in their eyes, ready to plunder the village.
The arrival of the pirate ship cast a possible ominous shadow over the tranquil island, and the fate of the island was about to be decided by the events that would unfold next.
After the ship finally stopped, they found themselves on a deserted and isolated beach. Here, the initial commotion began to subside, and they sought a safe place to regroup before launching their attack on the village.
The scenery around them was impressive. The beach stretched across a peaceful sandy expanse, with few signs of human life or activity. The sound of the waves gently breaking against the shore echoed, creating an atmosphere of anticipation and tension.
The pirates began to spread out on the beach, some gathering in small groups to discuss strategies, while others walked on the sand, looking around to ensure they were safe and away from prying eyes. Their weapons were still at hand, ready to be used at any moment.
Jango, the vice-captain, was at the center of the group, giving orders and coordinating the pirates to prepare for the imminent attack on the village. They checked their weapons, adjusted their clothing, and reinforced each other, ready for the impending battle.
They were the Black Cat Pirates, who were currently operating under the orders of the vice-captain, Jango, acting in secret for the past few years.
"LET'S GO, EVERYONE! REGROUP WITH CAPTAIN KURO BEFORE WE INVADE THE VILLAGE!" Jango commanded with enthusiasm as they disembarked and gathered on the beach.
"I see that you've arrived earlier than I imagined..." A new voice interrupted the pirates' movements, surprising them and, at the same time, bringing relief when they recognized the voice's owner.
"Captain Kuro! Hm?! What happened to you?" Jango questioned their former captain as he spotted him. Kuro stood before them, with much of his body wrapped in bandages and an arm immobilized by a splint, evidence of a recent injury.
With a determined look, Kuro clenched his teeth tightly, still consumed by the memories of his humiliation and eager for an opportunity for revenge.
"Some damn pirate showed up and did this to me!" Kuro growled, echoing the memories of the events of the past few days. He remembered how he had contemptuously taunted a group of pirates with bounties lower than his own, only to be brutally defeated by their captain, with no chance of counterattack. The humiliation still burned in his memory.
Kuro felt a burning rage welling up inside him, a rage that seemed to consume him after the terrible beating he had taken from Monkey D. Luffy. That defeat at the hands of the young man with the straw hat had been a devastating blow to his proud self-image.
Kuro could barely bear the thought of how his grandeur and renown had been shattered by that boy with a straw hat. Every memory of that brutal fight, Luffy's precise blows, and the young pirate's indomitable power fueled his growing anger.
He could never have imagined that he would fall to such an extent, to be brutally defeated by the group of pirates he had taunted. Now, Kuro was obsessed, his mind fixed on a single idea: revenge against the man with the straw hat who had dethroned him and reduced him to a pitiable state.
"Anyway, let's start the attack. Jango, come with me. I've already taken the necessary measures in the mansion, but I need your skill to get Kaya to sign the will documents," announced Kuro, his eyes shining with determination as they prepared to launch the attack on the village. However, before they could give the order, something unexpected happened, interrupting their conversation.
BANG!
A blast cut through the air, and a bullet fell with a clatter on the ground, right in front of the group of pirates. They all turned to the source of the attack, finding a long-nosed man perched on top of a hill about 400 meters away. He was crouched, holding a rifle firmly, his eyes focused on the approaching pirate group.
"It's you..." Kuro couldn't help but taunt when he recognized the man.
"I didn't expect to find you here, Usopp, but it's a great surprise. I might even kill you before..." Kuro couldn't finish the sentence when suddenly, one of the pirates in front of him took a shot to the head. The impact of the bullet caused blood to splatter on the scene, some drops even landed on Kuro's clothes, leaving him stunned.
As Kuro tried to process this new information, Usopp, with his deadly aim, fired his rifle, proving that his skills were far more dangerous than Kuro had ever imagined. Shock and surprise were clearly reflected on Kuro's face as he tried to comprehend the surprising turn of events.
Usopp had caught Kuro off guard, who had only expected to face a storyteller but found himself facing a skilled and deadly sharpshooter. He couldn't help but question Usopp's newly discovered capabilities, and this revelation made him realize that he had seriously underestimated the long-nosed boy.
While Kuro tried to process this new information, Usopp, still crouched, took the opportunity to reload his rifle. The weapon, acquired by Luffy at the store, was a prototype created by Vegapunk, costing only 5 points. It was a powerful piece of technology that outperformed the weapons used by the Marines, and the World Government had not yet produced it on a large scale. Usopp, wasting no time, fired more precise shots at the Black Cat Pirates.
*BANG!*
*BANG!*
*BANG!*
*BANG!*
*BANG!
*BANG!*
*BANG!*
The gunshots echoed as Usopp relentlessly targeted the invading Black Cat Pirates as they advanced along the beach. With determination, he fired accurate shots, ruthlessly taking down the invaders before an explosion occurred.
Usopp's precise shots were like bullets guided by destiny, finding their targets with deadly accuracy. The roar of the shots was accompanied by the cries of pain from the pirates hit, one by one falling.
The scene was a whirlwind of chaos and desperation, with the Black Cat Pirates desperately seeking shelter, but Usopp showed no mercy. His focused gaze and unwavering determination did not waver, and he continued to eliminate his enemies with lethal precision, an impressive display of skill and courage amid the impending confrontation.
Usopp demonstrated astounding marksmanship, taking down a dozen pirates with accurate shots. His weapon, with the ability to store multiple cartridges in the magazine, only accentuated his deadly skill. It was as if Usopp possessed an innate gift for taking down his targets, a skill that echoed his father's talent.
While Usopp kept the Black Cat Pirates at bay, on the other side of a hill, Luffy and his companions watched the scene with attentive eyes.
"I'm quite satisfied with this now..." Luffy murmured, unable to contain a smile. He had managed to awaken Usopp's bravest side, forcing him to confront his fears and take responsibility for protecting Kaya. Through rigorous training in recent days, Luffy had acquired an arsenal of weapons at the store, especially for Usopp. He spared no effort, subjecting the boy to tough training and forcing him to learn how to use all available weapons.
Luffy wanted Usopp to understand that the world was not a place of childish dreams, and that he would have to be willing to get his hands dirty with the blood of his enemies if he wanted to protect Kaya. Despite the suffering Usopp had endured in the past three days, he was determined to protect Kaya, even if it meant staining his hands with the blood of the pirates. His determination to fulfill this mission and rescue Kaya was stronger than ever.
*BANG!*
*Reload*
*BANG!*
*BANG!*
*BANG!*
Usopp turned out to be a natural master with weapons, something Luffy had already noticed. He lamented that in the anime, Usopp had been relegated to using his slingshot.
"This is the kind of sharpshooter my crew and I need on my ship..." Luffy commented, admiring Usopp's skills.
"Are we just going to watch?" Nami asked beside him in her characteristic attire.
"For now, yes, but it looks like he might not be able to handle all of them. Zoro, do you want to get in on the action?" Luffy asked Zoro.
"Of course, it's been a while since I've fought, and I'm eager to see the result of my training..." Zoro couldn't help but smile with anticipation.
"Then go. Let Usopp deal with Kuro. I want him to surpass Kuro here." Luffy made the decision, and Zoro leaped from where they were towards the beach.
Kuro boiled with anger; his plans were being thwarted by a boy he never imagined would be capable of killing someone. He looked around and saw a large number of his crew dead on the way, victims of the skilled sharpshooter.
In his path, there were many bodies left behind as they tried to reach Usopp, who was on the hill.
Kuro, consumed by rage, realized he had no choice. With fury, he used an ability he had developed, inspired by a theory he had seen in the styles used by the Marines and the CP: Rokushiki/Soru. He advanced towards Usopp with only one arm, his claws ready to kill the boy once he was within his reach.
Usopp, on the other hand, showed no hesitation. He looked seriously at Kuro's advance and dropped his rifle to pick up a military bag by his side.
Kuro was stunned when Usopp removed pins from a strange object he couldn't identify and threw them on the path. The small, almost ball-shaped spheres fell in Kuro's way before he could reach them. However, he didn't have time to maneuver around these objects as he had already used his technique to approach Usopp.
When Kuro was about to reach the spheres, he realized too late that they simply exploded, engulfing him in a sudden blast.
*BOOOOOOM*
"CAPTAIN KURO!!!" The Black Cat Pirates couldn't contain their shock and astonishment as they saw their former captain being engulfed by the violent explosion.
"Let's go! Hurry, help Captain Kuro! It's just a kid!" The few survivors among the pirates began to rush toward the explosion, their eyes filled with hatred because Usopp had caught them completely off guard and caused the deaths of many of their comrades.
"Where do you think you're going?" A new voice interrupted the determined advance of the group of pirates. A man with three swords strapped to his waist appeared in their path, blocking them.
"Who the hell are you, you bastard?" Jango roared in anger, prevented from advancing. The plan to plunder the island and get rich was becoming increasingly frustrating.
"My name is Roronoa Zoro, and I will be your opponent..." Zoro declared, with a confident smile and the posture of someone ready for battle.
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